Perception of health risks of electromagnetic fields by MRI radiographers and airport security officers compared to the general Dutch working population: a cross sectional analysis risk

Risk perception

• risk estimation

Endpoint

• perceived risk of electromagnetic fields, positive and negative feelings towards electromagnetic fields in general and of different EMF sources, health concerns

Considered exposure sources

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field
  • static magnetic field
  • RF field
• • power transmission line
  • EAS/RFID
  • microw. oven/heating device
  • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
  • mobile phone base station
  • GSM
  • UMTS
  • DECT
  • MRI
• • occupational
  • residential
  • personal

Investigated group

three occupational groups:the general Dutch working population (n=567), airport security officers who work with metal detectors (n=106), and MRI radiographers who work with MRI (n=193).